Schools, law enforcement say students' safety is addressed

10:20 PM,
Oct. 11, 2013

Huntsman World Senior Games participant Bonnie Crist prepares for a throw in.

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With Huntsman World Senior Games activities taking place at several local schools, some parents have questioned what safety precautions have been met to protect students.

Washington County School District Superintendent Larry Bergeson said school administrators have acknowledged potential risks and coordinated schedules with school resource officers and local law enforcement agencies to ensure students' safety.

"The administrators know each year when (the Senior Games athletes) are coming, and we schedule in conjunction with the Senior Games," Bergeson said. "We've ...